This week, Gottlieb looks at the rush from fans and media to blame someone for Kevin Durant's Achilles tear, and potential trade packages the Lakers can put together to land KD, how the Finals will play out, and is joined by special guest, Polish Men's National Basketball Team head coach Mike Taylor on the Finals, his relationship with Raptors HC Nick Nurse, coaching overseas, his path from small college player to elite international coach, and some hilarious old USBL stories. Download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts:   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gottlieb - All Ball - KD injury blame game; Lakers' AD trade packages; Finals prediction; Guest: International coach Mike Taylor

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John talks about how the NFL is such a monster in the sports world that even the draft dominates viewership over most other sporting events, and how a large reason why is because the top players getting drafted have been playing on national TV at top schools for years. John also dives into how Bill Belichick has a very bright future on TV, where Joe Alt ranks as an NFL prospect, and how the NBA has done the right thing by banning Porter for betting on the NBA.
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:25 - The NFL Draft is huge
18:12 - Belichick is great for TV
25:42 - Joe Alt's eval
30:28 - The NBA bans Porter
35:57 - Mailbag
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3 & Out - Draft night in the NFL, Belichick on TV, The NBA bans Porter

Jason Timpf shares his predictions for LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets. With Denver having eight straight wins over Los Angeles, including a 4-0 sweep in last season's Western Conference Finals, Jason discusses the key matchups the Lakers must win in order to turn the tide in this matchup. Later, Jason breaks down film from prior Lakers-Nuggets games and shares his series prediction. #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoops Tonight - Lakers-Nuggets Predictions: Will LeBron James & LA FINALLY break their Denver curse?

Colin believes it's time to officially call an end to the Warriors dynasty after they were eliminated from the play-in tournament and what this means for Steph Curry, who remains an elite player. He gives the truth about the Lakers who advanced into the playoffs to match up against the reigning champion Nuggets. Plus, Fox Sports NFL reporter Peter Schrager joins the show to give the latest insight on what QBs teams are targeting in next week's draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Colin believes it's time to officially call an end to the Warriors dynasty after they were eliminated from the play-in tournament and what this means for Steph Curry
He gives the truth about the Lakers who advanced into the playoffs to match up against the reigning champion Nuggets
Bill Belichick has nobody to blame but himself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 - The Warriors dynasty is over

More on the end of the Warriors dynasty and what they do from here
Who should be the NBA MVP?
Shohei Ohtani is on fire right now
 
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Gottlieb - All Ball - KD injury blame game; Lakers' AD trade packages; Finals prediction; Guest: International coach Mike Taylor

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